VENDOR INFORMATION

SATURDAY, August 22, 2020

Thank you for your interest in being a vendor at the Taste of Maplewood Street Festival! The Taste of Maplewood is a culmination of Maplewood and Richmond Heights most renowned restaurants, beloved boutiques, and unique specialty stores.

Since the event’s inception, we have been committed to preserving the integrity of the event and the spirit of the Chamber, by limiting vendor opportunities to local businesses in Maplewood and Richmond Heights. While we appreciate the interest and inquiries of businesses outside our boundaries who wish to participate, we are dedicated to serving and promoting our local businesses and Chamber Members through this event platform.

NEW IN 2020

Tables are no longer included in registration fee. Vendors may opt to include a table in their registration for an additional fee.

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT DEADLINE- July 24

VENDOR REGISTRATION DEADLINE- August 7

VENDOR TIPS

Vendors who bring their own tent can save 15% off fees with promo code MYOWN. The discount is only applicable to registration fees-not add on items. Vendors are required to secure tents with cement blocks or appropriately weighted vessel.

Electricity and Table are available to vendors for an additional fee.

Vendors selling food and alcohol must obtain appropriate permits.

The event is held rain or shine unless weather becomes severe. We have experienced rain and pop up storms in prior years, but we have never cancelled the event.

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT DEADLINE- Friday, July 24

VENDOR REGISTRATION DEADLINE- Friday, August 7

PARTICIPATION CRITERIA

One of the following criteria makes your business/organization eligible to participate in the Taste of Maplewood

Member of the Mid County Chamber of Commerce

Hold a business license in the City of Maplewood or City of Richmond Heights.

VENDOR FEES

Businesses pay a non-refundable registration fee to become a vendor. Vendors keep all proceeds made at the event. Vendor fees, unless otherwise specified OR when using promo code MYOWN, include a tent and table.

VENDOR DISCOUNTS

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT A discount is offered to all businesses who register AND pay their fees by July 24. If a business registers but does not pay their registration fee until after July 24, the early registration discount will NOT be honored.

PROMO CODE: MYOWN Vendors have the option of saving money on registration fees by bringing their own tent by using promo code MYOWN during registration. The code will take 15% off their registration fees. The Chamber will not provide a tent to businesses using this code. (Non-Profit Info Only are not eligible for this discount).

Important-If a businesses chooses to use the code, they are required to provide a 10X10 tent and it is their responsibility to properly secure it for the weather. If a vendor does not provide a 10X10 tent and/or is unable to properly secure it for the weather, they will NOT be allowed to participate in the event and no refund will be offered. Please consider this carefully before choosing to utilize the code.

CHAMBER MEMBER DISCOUNT Without businesses who invest in the Chamber and community throughout the year, events like the Taste of Maplewood Street Festival wouldn’t be possible! For this reason, members of the Chamber receive an additional discount on registration fees.

The Chamber will honor the discounts for all registering businesses who are members of the Chamber in good standing when applications are processed in April.

VENDOR GUIDELINES

Unless special permission is granted, vendors may not sell: Beer, Wine, Soda, Water

Only businesses who currently hold a liquor license in their establishment may apply to sell liquor at the event. These businesses must secure a Temporary Caterer’s Permit through the State of Missouri to serve/sell alcohol at the event.

Businesses selling alcohol are limited to ONE signature cocktail

Businesses selling food or drinks must secure a Temporary Food Establishment Permit through the St. Louis County Health Department.

VENDOR REGISTRATION (STEP BY STEP)

Use the following step-by-step process to ensure you are properly registered to participate in the Taste of Maplewood Street Festival. The steps below are designed to inform businesses on the various permits required, but may be secured in any order.

Early registration discounts applies to registrations and payments received on or before May 29th. The deadline to register for the Taste of Maplewood Street Festival is Friday, June 5.

Step 5: Attend the Vendor Info Meeting which will be held the first week in May. It is highly encouraged that all Food and Drink Vendors attend the meeting, though, it only required for first time participants. It is optional for retail and community group vendors.